Programs at Casa Werma

Casa Werma is offering the following in-person and online programs in 2024 below. Come join us! All are welcome here.


Dralas of Casa Werma Retreat

con Richard John

March 20 - 27, 2024
Casa Werma
This vajrayana retreat will be grounded in the practice and study of the Werma Sadhana. We will also explore some of the drala treasures of the Patzcuaro region: indigenous pyramids, sacred lakes, regional cuisine and arts and a silent walk through the vibrant market and plazas of Patzcuaro.

Charla Publica: Profunda Sencillez

con Richard John

March 28, 2024
Casa Werma
Para aquellos de nosotros que queremos simplificar nuestras vidas y seguir el camino del dharma, la meditación es básico. El Buda enseñó que son necesarias cuatro cualidades para que tu meditación sea efectivos y poderosos y los exploraremos todos en esta charla comunitaria.

Community Talk: Profound Simplicity

con Richard John

March 28, 2024
Casa Werma
For those of us who want to simplify our lives and follow the path of dharma, meditation is essential. The Buddha taught that four qualities are necessary for your meditation to be effective and powerful and we will explore them all in this community talk.

Cultivar la Atención Plena y la Verdadera Felicidad

con Drupon Lama Dorje

April 12 - 14, 2024
Casa Werma
Book now and get $15.00 off listed prices. Offer valid until Mar 30, 2024.
Este retiro en persona tiene como objetivo proporcionar un espacio enriquecedor para personas que buscan profundizar su comprensión de la atención plena, cultivar una vida compasiva y explorar el poder transformador de la meditación. Se ofrecerá una ceremonia de refugio al final de este retiro para aquellos que estén interesados en tomar refugio.

Cultivating Mindfulness and True Happiness

con Drupon Lama Dorje

April 12 - 14, 2024
Casa Werma
Book now and get $15.00 off listed prices. Offer valid until Mar 30, 2024.
This in-person retreat aims to provide a nurturing space for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of mindfulness, cultivate compassionate living, and explore the transformative power of meditation. A refuge ceremony will be offered at the end of this retreat for those that are interested in taking refuge.

Entrenamiento Shambhala Nivel 1: El Arte de Ser Humano

con Erica Cohen

June 7 - 9, 2024
Casa Werma
Este es un programa secular fundado en las enseñanzas de Chogyam Trungpa que nos ayuda a desarrollar audacia, confianza y gentileza hacia nosotros mismos y hacia el nuestro mundo. Este programa incluye instrucción y practica de meditación, lecturas, discusiones grupales y reuniones individuales con un instructor de meditación.

The Art of Being Human: Shambhala Training Level 1

con Erica Cohen

June 7 - 9, 2024
Casa Werma
This is a secular program founded on the teachings of Chogyam Trungpa that help to develop fearlessness, confidence and gentleness toward ourselves and our world. This program includes meditation instruction and practice, lectures, group discussion and individual meetings with a meditation instructor.

Write From Where You Are – Memoir Workshop

con Tim Z. Hernandez

June 23, 2024
Casa Werma
This in-person workshop includes meditation instruction, sitting meditation, a discussion on memoir craft (research, ethics, structure and publishing), generative writing exercises, and sharing of your work if desired. This retreat is open to writers of all levels.

Live Call: Compassion in the Challenge Zone

con Pema Chödrön

July 28, 2024
Casa Werma
Come join us at Casa Werma to view a live transmission of Pema Chödrön. We will commence with a guided meditation session with her co-teacher Tim Olmsted. Afterwards, Pema will offer a live talk, "Compassion in the Challenge Zone" and will conclude with a live Q&A session via Zoom. There are no prerequisites for the program. Suggested donation: $108 MXN pesos. Please Note* This program is only being offered in English.  

Art of Impermanence: New Beginnings

con Jake Lorfing and Melinda Rothouse

January 3 - 9, 2025
Casa Werma
The Art of Impermanence is an in-person retreat that explores the process of change and becoming and the ephemerality of our everyday experience through the lens of creativity and contemplative arts practice.